Following the voting held this Decembre 3rd 2025 by our General Assembly, we are delighted to introduce Philip van Nieuwenhuizen as our new President for 2026 – 2029.
In his acceptance speech, President-elect van Nieuwenhuizen commenced the address by expressing profound gratitude and offering a distinguished tribute to the former President Gunilla Almgren. The President acknowledged her incredible presence and unwavering commitment to SBS since its very inception, noting that her visionary leadership and tireless efforts have been instrumental in establishing SBS as the leading voice for SMEs in standardisation. This dedication, the President stated, has created a solid foundation upon which the new mandate will build. Following this acknowledgment, the President thanked the member organisations, partners, experts, and staff for their confidence and dedication, underscoring that SBS carries the “hopes and ambitions of some 22.5 million SMEs across Europe.”